Sports – Sri Lanka Mirror – Right to Know. Power to Change https://srilankamirror.com Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:40:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://srilankamirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Sports – Sri Lanka Mirror – Right to Know. Power to Change https://srilankamirror.com 32 32 Dilantha’s ‘Rock and Race’ concert on 23rd https://srilankamirror.com/sports/dilanthas-rock-and-race-concert-on-23rd/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:40:23 +0000 https://srilankamirror.com/?p=9983 The ‘Rock and Race’ concert organised by racing champion Dilantha Malagamuwa to raise funds to participate in ‘Lamborghini Super Trofeo European Championship 2023’ will be held at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo on April 23 (Sunday) .

Speaking at a press conference held in Negombo recently, Dilantha said that the income from this concert, where many famous singers will perform, will be used for the racing tournaments to be held in several European countries such as Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and Spain.

The ‘Lamborghini Super Trofeo European Championship 2023’ is scheduled to begin on May 5 in Italy.

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Shaheen Afridi weds Shahid Afridi’s daughter https://srilankamirror.com/sports/shaheen-afridi-weds-shahid-afridis-daughter/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 18:18:46 +0000 https://srilankamirror.com/?p=6496 Pakistani Star pacer Shaheen Afridi on Friday got married to former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s daughter, Ansha, in a grand ceremony in Karachi.

Several Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, were present at the scene to celebrate the occasion.

Shaheen got engaged to Ansha last year.

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars took to Twitter and shared the pictures from Shaheen’s wedding ceremony. Apart from Babar, the likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah were also present at the ceremony.

(Excerpts : NDTV)

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Federer retires after Laver Cup loss https://srilankamirror.com/sports/federer-retires-after-laver-cup-loss/ https://srilankamirror.com/sports/federer-retires-after-laver-cup-loss/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:57:00 +0000 https://srilankamirror.com/?p=517 A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup.

The 41-year-old received a long ovation after walking off court for the final time as he retired as a professional.

The Swiss, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, is considered one of the best players in tennis history.

“It’s been a wonderful day. I’m happy, not sad. It feels great to be here. I’m happy I made it through,” he said.

Federer cried as he hugged Nadal and other players, then took acclaim from the thousands of fans who chanted his name at the O2 Arena in London.

Nadal also could not hold back the tears. The 36-year-old Spaniard cried as he sat alongside Federer while the pair listened to British singer Ellie Goulding, who rounded off a memorable night with a performance.

Federer and Nadal – for so long rivals at the top of the men’s game – joined forces to play doubles against American pair Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in the annual team event between Europe and the rest of the world.

Despite Federer not having played competitively for over a year, the veteran duo pushed Sock and Tiafoe before losing 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 11-9 as Team World levelled at 2-2 at the end of play on the opening day.

Federer and Nadal – affectionately nicknamed ‘Fedal’ – almost won it. The pair had a match point at 9-8 in the decider, but Federer could only lunge for a forehand which he pushed into the net.

The defeat brought the former world number one’s 25-year professional career to a close after his 1,750th competitive match across singles and doubles.

“It’s been the perfect journey. I’d do it all again,” said Federer as tried to hold back tears during his on-court speech.

(BBC News)

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Shammi lodges complaint against Nalin Bandara https://srilankamirror.com/sports/shammi-lodges-complaint-against-nalin-bandara/ https://srilankamirror.com/sports/shammi-lodges-complaint-against-nalin-bandara/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:09:00 +0000 https://srilankamirror.com/?p=520 Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva had lodged a complaint with the Cinnamon Gardens Police last evening (21) against Kurunegala District SJB MP Nalin Bandara.

Mr. Silva has told the media that MP Bandara had come to the Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) on the day before yesterday (20) along with some other people in search of him. However, Mr. Silva was not present at the CCC.

Mr. Silva’s critical response to a question raised by a journalist regarding a statement made by MP Bandara over the Asia Cup at a news briefing held at Sri Lanka Cricket is likely to be the reason for this visit, he said.

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